Ford Puma

[raf_gti]

I picked this up to replace my Passat a few weeks ago, very very happy with it

Not much else to say about it other than it is entirely standard which includes the Ford supplied rust!

[Steve748]

rust is standard on old cars I had a Puma (02) for a while and it was a fab car no rust anywhere!

what's up with the nearside?

[Robert060379]

Criminally under-rated car. The 1.7 is spritely but the ST170 conversion is a straight swap and there are a few Cosworth powered ones.

[thetapeworm]

Looks like a nice example and the rust demon doesn't seem to have chewed up the usual spots as badly as it tends to

[Mr Gearchange]

I don't think that they are under-rated. Evo gives it 5 stars (+ everything - Nothing) and it was Top Gear car of the year. Anybody who knows anything about steering feel or handling rates them very highly indeed.

Those that don't rate them know nothing about cars.

Enjoy it mate - it will give you plenty of smiles per mile.

[raf_gti]

thetapeworm said:

Looks like a nice example and the rust demon doesn't seem to have chewed up the usual spots as badly as it tends to

No, they are currently chewing up other bits!

Arches are thankfully ok but there are a few other spots which I need to sort before winter sets in.

[scoby type r]

old pumas dont die they just get quicker ,epynt motor club autotest

Edited by scoby type r on Tuesday 17th November 21:19

[Pumajay]

great car! im on my second puma in 3 years and i love them!

this is my track prepped one... its also my daily driver aswell

[2 Wycked]

Robert060379 said:

the ST170 conversion is a straight swap

Really? I've yet to see one. Links if you have them please!

[FWDRacer]

2 Wycked said:

Robert060379 said:

the ST170 conversion is a straight swap

Really? I've yet to see one. Links if you have them please!

Sorr, but no . Don't be tempted by conversions. One of the keys to the Puma's handling is that little all aluminium Yamaha developed 1.7L sewing machine between the front wheels. Do not be tempted to shoehorn Duratec Pig iron into the car - It has been done but is a massive job and I believe requires longit mods (that's the cars crash structure by the way). Leave it standard - put some Michelin Pilot exalto's on it all round and scare some pretty tasty stuff on any local B-road twisties. These are great driver's cars

[paultownsend]

that little 1.7 lump is a peach. a good bargain to be had with these cars.
i drove a zetec-s fiesta (mk5?) with the 1.7 pump lump. cracking little car

[thetapeworm]

Agreed, if mine finally turns into rust dust I'd love to put the engine in something small and platic.

[2 Wycked]

FWDRacer said:

2 Wycked said:

Robert060379 said:

the ST170 conversion is a straight swap

Really? I've yet to see one. Links if you have them please!

Sorr, but no . Don't be tempted by conversions. One of the keys to the Puma's handling is that little all aluminium Yamaha developed 1.7L sewing machine between the front wheels. Do not be tempted to shoehorn Duratec Pig iron into the car - It has been done but is a massive job and I believe requires longit mods (that's the cars crash structure by the way). Leave it standard - put some Michelin Pilot exalto's on it all round and scare some pretty tasty stuff on any local B-road twisties. These are great driver's cars

I don't have one, I was just intrigued by the fact that he said it was a straight swap.

[Shaw Tarse]

FWDRacer said:

2 Wycked said:

Robert060379 said:

the ST170 conversion is a straight swap

Really? I've yet to see one. Links if you have them please!

Sorr, but no . Don't be tempted by conversions. One of the keys to the Puma's handling is that little all aluminium Yamaha developed 1.7L sewing machine between the front wheels. Do not be tempted to shoehorn Duratec Pig iron into the car - It has been done but is a massive job and I believe requires longit mods (that's the cars crash structure by the way). Leave it standard - put some Michelin Pilot exalto's on it all round and scare some pretty tasty stuff on any local B-road twisties. These are great driver's cars

+1 I had a 1.7 Duratec, whilst there were times I'd have liked a bit more POWEEERH, most of the fun was due to the "chuckability" of the car

[Pumatwin]

Good choice. Use to have one.

Enjoy.

[Robert060379]

Pumaspeed build the kit for the D.I.Y enfusiast or drive in drive out. Personally I wouldn't either but to each their own. The Puma was car of the year in 1997 (I googled it when owned one).


http//:www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3QuH7z1Z1o

[Pumajay]

ST170 engine is basically a straight swap, its the engine that mine will be getting, pumaspeeds kit is for the st150 engine in the fiesta st, that requires custom mounts and stand alone management.

2.0 is the way forward for the puma, its what it should have got from the start, the 1.7 is a good engine but its just not gutsy enough, and its not hugely tunable, can be turbo charged but its quite weak and wont take a huge amount of boost

[1BJ]

Pumajay said:

great car! im on my second puma in 3 years and i love them!

this is my track prepped one... its also my daily driver aswell

How much have you spent on that?

Mind listing the spec? Sorry if you have done it before.

[MH82]

Keep the 1.7 otherwise you will upset the balance with a heavier engine it will understeer and lose the magic that the Puma is known for. You can apply upgrades that Ford used for the racing puma for more go and then add some throttle bodies........

[1BJ]

MH82 said:

Keep the 1.7 otherwise you will upset the balance with a heavier engine it will understeer and lose the magic that the Puma is known for. You can apply upgrades that Ford used for the racing puma for more go and then add some throttle bodies........

Surely the main upgrade is suspension/handling/wider arch (thus wider wheel base), perhaps 16" wheels, I am sure it is all listed with a quick google...